Daybreak
1918, English. Directed by Albert Capellani.
Edith Frome (Stevens) finds it impossible to live with her alcoholic husband Arthur (L ‘Estrange), and finally leaves him. After three years she returns but leaves each evening, returning late arousing the suspicion of her husband. Having her followed he soon learns that she visits a child. Suspecting the worst because of her friendship with Dr. David Brett (Phillips), he institutes divorce proceedings. Edith confesses the truth about the child and Arthur, realizing his folly, swears off liquor and they are reunited.
- Runtime
- 0h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 7 January 1918
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- June Mathis, Albert Capellani
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Daybreak runs 50 minutes (0h 50m).
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Who directed Daybreak?
Daybreak (1918) was directed by Albert Capellani and stars Emily Stevens, Augustus Phillips, Evelyn Brent.